We have put together everything you need to know about winter hiking in the Diemtigtal

This easy circular trail starts at Senggiweid car park in Schwenden/Grimmialp. After a few minutes, you’ll already reach the idillyc Blauseeli mountain lake with its numerous benches. In wintertime, the lake is deeply covered with snow. When there’s only a little bit of snow, then the lake fascinates with its deep blue color. When no wind is blowing, we recommend walking around the lake. You’ll see the mountains mirrored in the blue water and it looks like a painting. The trail leads you slightly upwards to Schwenden. Enjoy the view of the village from the other side, Seehorenweid. After a short ascent, have a look into the romantic chapel close to the former Grand-Hotel Kurhaus Grimmialp, a place that inspired Dr. Albert Schweitzer. The last kilometre leads you back to the starting point along a flat path.

Tour: Senggiweid–Blauseeli–Seehornweid–Schwenden Dorf–Kapelle–Egg–Senggiweid
Length: 4 km
Difference in altitude: 101 m
Highest point: 1,235 m a.s.l.
Duration (approx.): 1.5 hours 
Option: from Senggiweid to Würzi and back | from Seehornweid extend the hike via Oberematte-Anger (-Riedli)

Along Fildrich stream following the Diemtigtal’s valley hiking trail to Riedli
The first section of the trail is the same as the Grimmialp-Schwenden trail and leads to the village of Schwenden. From there, continue on the winter hiking trail along the cross-country skiing trail and the stream until Tiermatti, Anger or Riedli. These arrival points are all PostBus stops from where you easily can get back to your starting point or Oey-Diemtigen railway station (please check the timetable).

The easy trail starts at the Anger cattle showground in Zwischenflüh and leads at the beginning along the cross-country ski trail via Weid to Tiermatti. It is worth taking a little time to admire the colourfully painted façade of the former inn, ornately decorated with carvings. Continue over the Seeboden to the Geissboden. Here you meet the trail of the Grimmialp circular hiking trail and follow the path up to the right via Buechi, over Seehorenweid to Blauseeli. Deeply covered in snow, it is surrounded by fir trees. Even in winter it is a beautiful photo subject. Take one last look at the striking peaks of the Spillgerten before the path leads you back down the valley to the Hotel Restaurant Spillgerten, where the PostBus stop «Schwenden i. D., Grimmialp» is located.

Tour: Anger–Weid–Tiermatti–Seeboden–Geissboden–Buechi–Seehorenweid–Blauseeli–Senggiweid–Grimmialp
Length: 5,1 km
Difference in altitude: 146 m
Highest point: 1,227 m a.s.l.
Duration (aprrox.): 1 hour 25 minutes
Option: Alternatively, in Geissboden you can also follow the path via the Schwenden chapel, Hotel Kurhaus Grimmialp over the Egg to the PostBus stop «Schwenden i. D., Grimmialp»

The path from the chapel car park to Egg is illuminated with over 250 artistically punched cans. It invites you to take an evening stroll on Grimmialp from the 1st Sunday in Advent until mid March from dusk until 10 pm. Every single box has been lovingly made by hand. It is worth taking enough time to marvel!

Tour: Chapel car park–«Kurhaus Grimmialp» hotel–Egg
Length: 0.7 km
Difference in altitude: 51 m
Highest point: 1,231 m a.s.l.
Duration (approx.): 30 minutes

Short, half-hour loop in Schwenden: This easy circular trail is just the thing for a short break in winter. The signposted winter walking trail leads you from the Geissboden post bus stop over the Fildrich bridge up to Schlunegg. Here you follow the machine-prepared path to Obermatte before returning to the Fildrich river at the Schwenden cemetery. Follow the winter hiking trail Anger–Senggiweid back to the starting point.

Tour: Geissboden (Schwenden)–Schlunegg–Friedhof–Geissboden (Schwenden)
Length: 1.7 km
Difference in altitude: 53 m
Highest point: 1,208 m a.s.l.
Duration (approx.): 30 minutes
For all those who would like to extend the tour: From Schlunegg continue in the direction of Senggiweid (circular hike) or continue out of the valley from the Schwenden cemetery to Anger

This circular trail with its several options starts at Hasenloch car park, i.e. Gasthaus Gsässweid (Gsässweid Inn) at Springenboden. High above the valley floor the different routes of this winter hiking trail lead you through snow-covered forests and meadows along the southern mountainside. Take a moment to admire the view of the mountains. You’ll notice that along the hike new mountains will come into sight. If you are looking for a short walk with just a few meters of difference in altitude, then opt for the routes Ahorni and Neuenstift. The option via Ottenschwand is quite demanding and leads you up to 1,500 m a.s.l. The starting point of these circular trails around Springenboden is accessible only by car or pick-up service.

Tour: Springenboden–Ahorni–Chüeweid–Neuenstift–Ottenschwand–Bergli–Springenboden
Length: 7 km Ottenschwand | 5 km Neuenstift | 3 km Ahorni
Difference in altitude: 235 m | 147 m | 71 m
Highest point: 1,502 m a.s.l. | 1,476 m a.s.l. | 1,400 m a.s.l.
Duration (approx.): 3 hours | 1.5 hours | 1 hour
Option: fork at Ahorni | fork at Neuenstift

The trail starts at the valley station of the Wiriehornbahnen, from where the six-person chairlift brings you comfortably up the mountain. Stop at the Berghotel Wiriehorn (Wiriehorn mountain hotel) for a delicious meal, before descending back to the valley. If the sun is shining, you can even sit and eat on the terrace with its panoramic views. Another beautiful viewing point is Röschteschwend. Enjoy the breathtaking sight over the whole valley. The trail leads you through snow-covered forests and hamlets until you reach the valley station of the Wiriehornbahnen.

Tour: Nüegg–Röschteschwend–Entschwil–Riedli
Lenght: 6.3 km
Difference in altitude: 436 m
Highest point: 1,420 m a.s.l.
Duration (approx.): 1.45 hours 
Option: the hike can also be done in the opposite direction; it’s worth taking the deviation from Nüegg to Schwarzenberg (additional 15 min. per way)